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GK52 OBH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,606 mi
Last recorded131,606 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OBH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,606 miles

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 131,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror missing

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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GK52 OBH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK52 OBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 OBH registered?

GK52 OBH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is GK52 OBH safe to buy?

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